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Man Utd throw away lead twice after Rashford red in damaging Copenhagen defeat
Manchester United’s Champions League hopes received a huge blow as Erik ten Hag’s side twice blew a lead following Marcus Rashford’s red card before super sub Roony Bardghji sealed a bonkers 4-3 win for Copenhagen. A fortnight on from injecting
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Steve Clarke issues Rangers player with regular games appeal ahead of Euro 2024
STEVE Clarke has stressed that Rangers goalkeeper Robby McCrorie needs to play regular first team matches to force his way into the Scotland squad for the Euro 2024 finals after calling him up for the qualifiers against Georgia and Norway. Norwich
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Simply the best: Scotland manager makes Euro 2024 finals demands at SFA board meeting
SCOTLAND’S penultimate Euro 2024 qualifier against Georgia a week today is pretty much a dead rubber with qualification for the finals in Germany next summer having finally been clinched with two games to spare last month. Yes, the national team
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'Unacceptable' Celtic need to look in the mirror, says Alistair Johnston
IT was not a night that anyone connected with Celtic will care to remember. But if they don’t face the facts of what happened to them in the Estadio Metropolitano on Tuesday evening, then it will have been a futile endeavour in every conceivable way
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Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack responds to Rangers League Cup final allocation row
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has criticised the SPFL over their decision not to implement a 50/50 split of tickets for the League Cup final against Rangers. The Pittodrie side had asked SPFL chiefs for an equal allocation but have instead ended
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Peterson's unexpected Glasgow Warriors return amid VISA error and Australia dream
Greg Peterson’s return to Glasgow Warriors in October was one that he’d never envisaged becoming reality in the summer. The popular lock departed Scotstoun in 2018 for Bordeaux Begles but he penned a short-term deal until January to complete his
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Barry Robson expresses disappointment at Aberdeen League Cup final allocation
Aberdeen boss Barry Robson has expressed his disappointment that there is not a 50/50 ticket split for the League Cup final against Rangers. The Pittodrie club had asked SPFL chiefs for an equal allocation but have instead ended up with around
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Gareth Southgate ponders defensive options ahead of naming latest England squad
John Stones’ injury has given England manager Gareth Southgate the chance to explore his centre-back options in the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. The City defender was forced off with a problem in Tuesday’s Champions League
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Scottish football club unveils partnership with school
HEART of Midlothian has teamed up with George Watson’s College in Edinburgh in an extended partnership through which the football club will oversee the café, bar, catering and event space operations at Myreside Pavilion in Morningside. Myreside
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Yousaf and Robison accused of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApps
Humza Yousaf and Shona Robison have been accused of misleading parliament after it emerged the Scottish Government initially withheld evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry. Both the First Minister and his deputy told Holyrood last week that the Inquiry
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Neil Mackay: Sturgeon’s sleekit slipperiness spits in Scotland's face
The SNP must get down on its knees each morning and thank the Fates for the Conservative Government. For many a long year, it’s been a wearying fact of Scottish political life, as true and sure as the Pole Star, that the Tories provide endless
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Motherwell criticise supporters for setting off pyro at McDiarmid Park
Motherwell have issued a statement in response to their fans' pyro display at McDiarmid Park last night. Prior to the game against St Johnstone, several flares and smoke bombs were set off by a section of the travelling support in Perth. The game
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Minister runs up £11,000 bill for using Holyrood iPad on holiday
Health secretary Michael Matheson ran up almost £11,000 of mobile phone charges while on a week-long holiday in Morocco. The MSP for Falkirk West accumulated the fees on his parliamentary iPad, which had not been switched over to a new contract
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MasterChef champion to host 'Christmas cooking crash course' at festive market
A festive market will take place in Glasgow city centre this month in aid of a Scottish charity that provides school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. The Mary’s Meals Christmas Market will be hosted at the Glasgow
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Victim of disgraced brain surgeon submits evidence against NHS Tayside to police
A victim of a disgraced brain surgeon has filed evidence to Police Scotland, accusing NHS Tayside of “reaching the threshold of criminality” while the doctor was “armed with a scalpel”. Jules Rose, 55, was one of dozens harmed by Professor Sam
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Lauren Williams opens up on challenging time coping with Tokyo heartbreak
Lauren Williams has still not got over her Olympic heartbreak in Tokyo. Photos show a smiling Williams posing with her taekwondo silver medal and a victory bouquet shortly after her narrow defeat to Matea Jelic at the women’s -67kg final at the
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Guillermo del Toro in Glasgow 'to scout locations' for Frankenstein adaptation
Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has travelled to Scotland to reportedly scout locations for his next big movie project. The director shared an image of himself in Glasgow's Blythswood Square on Wednesday outside the home of Glasgow
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Realist or muppet? Lorna Slater fails the Thomson Test
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Are you ready for a test? Michelle Thomson, the former RBS analyst who is now an SNP MSP on Holyrood’s finance committee, has one you can try. The Thomson Test is simple
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Ministers confirm plan to double council tax on second homes
Local authorities will be able to charge double the full rate of council tax on second homes in Scotland, according to legislation laid before Holyrood today. The plans were announced last September in the Programme for Government and were formally
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Climate activists who disrupted world cycling championship convicted
Climate activists who glued themselves to a road during an international cycle race vowed to take further action after being convicted of breach of the peace. Catriona Roberts, 21, Ben Taylor, 29, Romane Moulin, 26, and Rebecca Kerr, 29, were all
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Kevin Sinfield to run seven ultramarathons in support of Rob Burrow
Kevin Sinfield will again push his body to the limit in support of friend Rob Burrow as he plans to run seven ultra-marathons in seven different cities across seven successive days. Sinfield is taking on the challenge to raise money for motor neurone
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Danny Wilson frontman Gary Clark on his 'unlikely' new career
‘People wouldn’t know,” says Gary Clark, Scotland’s lesser-spotted hitmaker, “but I’ve actually done a few rap records.” Perhaps it’s no surprise one of Scotland’s most prolific songwriters for hire has credits well beyond the genres he made his name
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Scots war memorial given listing status 100 years after it was first unveiled
A Scottish war memorial has been given listing status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) this year - 100 years after it was built. The memorial, which is situated on the Corran Esplanade looking out over Oban Bay, was first unveiled on November
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Marks and Spencer sees profits surge as it prepares to open stores in Scotland
M&S has shown it is firmly in recovery mode after years in the doldrums in an update that will provide assurance that consumers are still spending in spite of the cost-of-living crisis, for now. The company posted £325.6 million first half
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Scotland is 'lagging behind' on taking in asylum seekers, says former minister
Scotland is "lagging behind" at taking in asylum seekers and immigrants who could provide a real asset to the economy, a former SNP minister has said. Writing exclusively in The Herald, Ivan McKee said immigration will address the "severe" challenge
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A sunny outlook in raincoat and wellies
A shore thing IT was one of those typically delightful days in Bonnie Scotland, where the rain reigned and the sky looked as murky as a tin bath moments after a coal miner has scrubbed up in it. Reader Paula Gibson was on a bus travelling to
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Stuart Patrick: Innovation Districts are doing Glasgow proud
Yesterday more than 800 delegates gathered at the Glasgow Science Centre for an event exploring the progress Scotland is making in building an economy through innovation. The Can Do Innovation Summit is an annual opportunity to bring people together
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Ivan McKee: We must build more houses if we are to solve our population challenges
Scotland needs more people. Everyone knows this: businesses need people to fill their vacancies, likewise hospitals and care homes. An ageing population will require more working age citizens to work, pay taxes and support us as we reach retirement
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Vicky Allan: King's speech and green u-turns. Is this a blow for ScotGov targets?
“What the UK Government has done," said Mairi McAllan, "is a derailing of progress. I’m still trying to consider all the implications on it. I want to remain on course but we have to be realistic." The Net Zero Secretary, was explaining why
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Rosemary Goring: You may think honouring the fallen achieves nothing. You'd be wrong
It is that time of year when poppies are everywhere except in fields and gardens. Charity can-rattlers are handing them out on city streets, every news broadcaster has one pinned to their lapel, and the rest of us do our best to keep them in place
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Scots island and castle make list of most fascinating 'desolate corners' of the globe
A remote Scottish island and ruined castle have made a new list of the ‘most fascinating 'desolate corners' of the globe. The list of 12 locations across the world has been published by Brazilian website Jornal da Fronteira. Behind Netaji Subhash
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Top UK civil servant apologises for suggesting 'chickenpox parties' to spread Covid
A former UK civil servant has apologised for a "heartless and thoughtless" comment suggesting that "chickenpox-style parties" could be used to build herd immunity to Covid. Lord Mark Sedwill, who held the post of Cabinet Secretary - the UK Government's
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Brechin business which lost £150,000 in floods calls for Scot Gov help
A Brechin business which lost approximately £150,000 in the wake of Storm Babet is calling on the Scottish Government to do more to help. The Angus town was the hardest hit by the catastrophic weather in October and November, which saw flood defences
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Rob Page keen to focus on football after clearing air with FAW chief Noel Mooney
Rob Page says he has cleared the air with Football Association of Wales chief Noel Mooney after their public spat last month. Mooney put Page’s future in the spotlight four days before the Euro 2024 qualifier against Croatia by saying the manager
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Tributes paid after death of Scottish philanthropist Angus Graham
Tributes have been paid to Scottish businessman and philanthropist Angus Graham, following his death at the age of 86. As well as being one of the major landowners around the Blane Valley, Mr Graham majority-funded the £1 million Thomas Graham
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What’s really going on behind Scotland’s A&E statistics?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. As we head into winter, attention turns once again to the situation in Scotland's A&E departments. Responding to the latest statistics for waiting times on Tuesday, the chair
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New Barlinnie prison costs to rise further Constance warns MSPs
ANGELA Constance has told MSPs the cost of the new prison in Glasgow to replace Barlinnie will now exceed £400 million. The justice secretary gave the update to a Holyrood committee today. Originally the price tag for the new facility was put
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Watch: Can 1140 hours policy reverse neglect of early learning?
What is the 1140 hours policy? It was designed to help fund early learning and childcare but has it solved issues in the sector? Education writer James McEnaney breaks down all this and more as our video series on the ins and outs of Scottish education
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Coastal town abandons housing pilot scheme with 26 council houses to be built
An ambitious housing scheme in North Ayrshire has been scrapped in favour of building 26 council houses. The site of St Mary's Primary School in Largs was to be used for the Home Ownership Made Easy (HOME) project, which was launched by the Scottish
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MSP behind 'scary' Scottish Ecocide law says she hopes it's never used
The MSP behind a proposed Ecocide law for Scotland has said she hopes it is never used. Monica Lennon said she wanted the legislation to prevent widespread and irreversible damage as part of international efforts to halt the destruction of the
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UK first as supermarket chain rolls out body cameras across all stores
The UK arm of German discounter Lidl is set to become the first supermarket to introduce body-worn cameras across all its stores as standard. From the end of the month, stores across its network will start to receive the security measures following
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Netanyahu is deluded if he thinks he can bomb Hamas out of existence - letters
Reports from Gaza are becoming ever more harrowing. Yesterday we reported that the number of Palestinians killed in the Israel-Hamas had surpassed 10,000, a truly shocking figure. The pressure for a ceasefire is mounting, as evidenced today by
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Developers could face more scrutiny over height of Glasgow city centre buildings
The towering Cineworld cinema in Glasgow city centre stretches 203 feet into the sky, making it the world's tallest. It was constructed in 2001 on the former site of Green’s Playhouse, a cinema which also held a record, for the the largest number
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'Dream ticket': Trainee train drivers needed for Scotland's most scenic route
A Scottish recruitment website is on the hunt for trainee train drivers who will get to travel across some of the country's most stunning rail routes. HiJOBS.net, recruiting on behalf of ScotRail, has listed the new Fort William-based on its website
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Steve Clarke announces Scotland squad for final Euro 2024 qualifiers
Steve Clarke has named his latest Scotland squad for the upcoming matches against Georgia and Norway. The Scots have already secured their qualification for next summer's European Championships in Germany. But there's still plenty to play for
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Airline announces flights from Scottish airport to historic capital city
An airline has underlined its commitment to Scotland by bolstering its services for next year. Finnair is to increase flights from the United Kingdom including from one Scottish airport to Helsinki. The flag carrier for Finland is increasing
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Agenda: We must do more to tackle homeless problem
Homelessness has been a hot topic in the news in recent days with Edinburgh becoming the first local authority in Scotland to officially declare a housing emergency, while Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner has reported that housing children in temporary
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D-day for Skye if its beauty is not to be ruined by catastrophic power plan
IT really is "last chance saloon" for Skye this week as the next phase of a disturbing Scottish western plays out. On Wednesday (November 8) Highland planning councillors will re-evaluate their "no objection" decision on SSEN’s application for
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Rangers vs Aberdeen Viaplay Cup final ticket split revealed by SPFL
The Viaplay Cup final between Rangers and Aberdeen will not have a 50-50 split of fans inside Hampden Park. The Pittodrie club has hit out at the SPFL after this morning it emerged they were denied the chance of an even amount of tickets for the
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Yousaf to attend COP28 summit in Dubai to make 'constructive contribution'
First Minister Humza Yousaf is to head to Dubai for the Cop28 summit, saying doing so shows Scotland is making a “constructive contribution” to tackling problems such as climate change. He will travel to Dubai towards the end of this month, ahead
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Man who caused accidental evacuation of Usher Hall praised as 'star' for his honesty
A concert-goer who accidentally sparked the evacuation of the Usher Hall has been praised for his honesty by culture chiefs. The Herald told earlier this week how the man, who asked not to be named, had expressed dismayed apologies over mistakenly
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Glasgow to fall silent for Remembrance Sunday services
Glasgow will commemorate those who have died in conflict during Remembrance events this weekend. Parades and services will be held at war memorials throughout the UK as the country pays tribute to the armed forces community, veterans, and the
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Starmer under pressure as Labour MP quits frontbench over Israel Gaza conflict
Sir Keir Starmer has come under fresh pressure over his stance on the conflict in Gaza after a shadow minister became the first frontbencher to quit in protest at his leader's refusal to back a ceasefire. Imran Hussain, MP for Bradford East, said
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Herald Poll: Should ecocide be a crime in Scotland?
AN MSP has started the ball rolling on a new law which could punish companies guilty of committing ‘ecocide’ in Scotland. Labour’s Monica Lennon has tabled proposals for a prevention law that could see lengthy jail sentences and company profits
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Edinburgh services to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day
Edinburgh will fall silent to honour the fallen in Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services this weekend. The One O'clock gun will fire at Edinburgh Castle as dignitaries gather in the city centre to commemorate Armistice Day, the agreement
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Glasgow Warriors fly-half Weir young at heart as he compares Smith and Townsend
The old adage goes that you’re only as old as you feel and Duncan Weir remains very much young at heart. Despite being an experienced and hugely respected member of Glasgow Warriors squad, Weir still has plenty of miles in the tank. The fly-half
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VAR cost Hibs place in Viaplay Cup final, insists former striker
VAR did Hibernian out a place in the Viaplay Cup final next month, according to former player Tam McManus. The ex-Hibs attacker believes his old club should have been victorious against Aberdeen at Hampden on Saturday. Barry Robson's men in the
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Experts predict ‘catastrophic ecosystem collapse’ of UK forests within 50 years
Experts predict a “catastrophic ecosystem collapse” of UK forests within the next 50 years if action is not taken. Threats to UK forests include competition with society for water, and viral diseases and extreme weather affecting forest management
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Scotch whisky giant unveils luxury hotel experience
CHIVAS Brothers, the luxury Scotch whisky distiller, has opened its first-ever hotel. The maker of Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, and Royal Salute declared that the high-end Linn House in Speyside will allow whisky lovers to “connect with the region
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Glenn Maxwell hits record-breaking double-century as Australia reach semi-finals
Glenn Maxwell hit a record-breaking double-century as Australia fought back to beat Afghanistan by three wickets in a remarkable contest in Mumbai and seal a place in the World Cup semi-finals. The three-time champions, targeting 292 for victory
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Armistice Day demo to go ahead as ‘law gives no absolute power’ for ban
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in London is set to go ahead on Armistice Day after the head of the Metropolitan Police said there is “no absolute power” to ban protest. Sir Mark Rowley resisted pressure heaped on the force by politicians including
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John Stones blow dampens Manchester City joy at Champions League progress
Manchester City defender John Stones is facing a lay-off after suffering an injury in the holders’ Champions League stroll against Young Boys on Tuesday. The England international was withdrawn at half-time at the Etihad Stadium. Manager Pep
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Shakhtar Donetsk stun Barcelona in Champions League
Shakhtar Donetsk delayed Barcelona’s hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stages after claiming a shock 1-0 win in their Group H clash in Hamburg. Danylo Sikan headed the only goal in the 40th minute from a cross by Giorgi Gocholeishvili
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Eddie Howe knows Newcastle need two wins to keep Champions League hopes alive
Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle will probably need to beat both Paris St Germain and AC Milan to keep their Champions League dream alive. The Magpies went down 2-0 at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday evening as the Germans completed back-to-back
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Trussell Trust in Scotland hands out almost 130,000 food parcels in six months
A record number of emergency parcels have been given out by food banks in Scotland – with bosses at the Trussell Trust saying an “alarming” number of families with children are now relying on the handouts to survive. The charity called for action
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Robson answered Aberdeen critics with crucial wins over Motherwell & Hibs
Lying in my hospital bed in the hours prior to Saturday’s League Cup semi-final against Hibs I vowed to myself to maintain a level of calmness if Aberdeen were to score. My doctors had banged on for two weeks about keeping stress levels down and
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Team GB sailor Anna Burnet on the crest of a wave
Anna Burnet has had an eventful few weeks, to put it mildly. Securing Olympic qualification in GB’s sailing team wasn’t enough for the 31-year-old from the Argyllshire village of Shandon; she also undertook a treacherous crossing of the Irish Sea
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Carlos Alba: Gaelic immigration idea shows SNP never 'got' middle Scotland
It’s a truism of political life that a party sinking in the polls and facing electoral defeat, inevitably reverts to its base. Nothing says panic more than the sight of gaunt, sweaty-palmed ministers hurling chunks of red meat to their core voters
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Keep Armistice Day sacrosanct and ban pro-Palestinian demos
OUR First Minister Humza Yousaf, who should represent all that is Scottish, has said that he is angry at the Home Secretary and the UK Government for condemning the planned march in London on Armistice Day ("Armistice Day pro-Palestinian marches should
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Alison Rowat: The King's Speech? The one with Colin Firth was better
This column is indebted to the historian Henry Cobb for drawing attention to one detail in the State Opening of Parliament. When the King enters the Lords Chamber, observed Cobb, “the lights of the House, which have been dimmed, are turned up in a
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on circular economy
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on circular economy You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Polluters could have turnover seized and 20 years in prison under ecocide plans
Big polluters could see 10% of their turnover seized while climate criminals could face up to 20 years in prison for wrecking the environment under plans tabled by a Labour MSP. Monica Lennon has tabled proposals for an ecocide prevention law that
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‘Private benefactor’ backs bid to buy and restore art deco icon to former glory
A "private benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous" has pledged backing for the purchase of an iconic art deco former cinema. A group seeking to acquire, restore and operate the 1939 picture house has boosted its number and set up a company to
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Number of new homes plunges amid uncertainty says housebuilding giant
Housebuilding giant Persimmon has reported plunging home completions, but demand edged up last month. The group, which has sites across Scotland, reported that new home completions were down 37% year on year at 1,439 in the quarter to November
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Ian McConnell: Finally some sense amid slew of bank branch closures
Amid a demoralising wave of bank branch closures, the latest television advert from building society Nationwide has provided some cheer. This advert portrays Dominic West as a boss at "A.N.Y. Bank". The smoothie-drinking executive asks his
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Inflationary price increases boost sales at Primark owner ABF
Primark has bucked the trend for low-cost retailers as parent company ABF reported higher annual revenues supported by inflationary price increases. ABF, which also owns grocery and ingredient businesses making products such as Kingsmill bread
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Glasgow pharmacy sold by long-time owner to another city chemist operator
A Glasgow community pharmacy which was run mainly by its owner, Elizabeth Mclaughlin and dispenses around 8,000 NHS items per month, has been sold. Macbon Chemist in the heart of Tollcross in Glasgow’s east end has been bought by Ron Badger, who
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What is today's Wordle word? November 8, 2023 hints and answer
Do you need help solving today's Wordle word? Here are some hints and the answer for November 8. A 5-letter word must be found in just six attempts and players are given a new word to guess daily. The game uses the same rules as Scrabble, where
